BirthsRagsdale Alyson and Ryan Ragsdale of Russellville welcomed their daughter, Gracelyn Ann Ragsdale, on May 24, 2017. She weighed six pounds and 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Mark Frost and Pam Frost of Russellville, David Ragsdale and Patricia Ragsdale of Dardanelle. Baird Julia Hindsman and Chris Baird of Russellville welcomed their twins, Brooklyn Jane Baird, daughter; and Braelen William Baird, son; on May 16, 2017. ...

Wesley-RamirezBill and Shannon Wesley of Houston, Texas, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Aria Wesley, of New Orleans, La., to Edgar Ramirez of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Aria is the granddaughter of Billy Joe and Beth Wesley of Russellville, Linda Hennessey of New Orleans, La., and Emmett and Martha Hennessey of Magnolia, Miss. She graduated from Jim Elliot Christian High School in Lodi, Calif., and San Jacinto Community College...

McCuins celebrate 56th anniversaryJ.D. and Elma Chronister McCuin will celebrate their 56th anniversary from 4-7 p.m. on June 3 at the Woodlawn Free Will Baptist Church. They were married on June 9, 1961.

McCurries celebrate 50 yearsGene and Brenda (Young) McCurrie said "I do" June 3, 1967, in Russellville. Their children invite friends and family to help celebrate 50 years of marriage from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Ada's Bells Chapel Assembly of God, located at 1380 Bells Chapel Road West, in Atkins.

Tanners celebrate 50th anniversaryRonnie and Judy Tanner will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on June 4, 2017, at Dardanelle Methodist Church's education building located at 100 N. Second St. in Dardanelle. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and the couple requests no gifts. The Tanners were married June 2, 1967, at Pottsville Assembly of God by Judy's father, Rev. U.L. Gray. Ronnie is the son of the late Othel and Bea Tanner. J...

Perkins-HoelzemanDarrell and Laurie Perkins of Russellville announce the engagement of their daughter, Colleen Antoinette Perkins, to Luke Garrett Hoelzeman of Morrilton. Colleen's grandparents are Ted and Carolyn Duigon and Geraldine Chance and the late Richard Chance, all of Schertz, Texas. Luke is the son of Alan and Regina Hoelzeman of Morrilton. He is the grandson of the late Frankie and Thelma Wilson of Plumerville and Buddy and Tootsie Hoelzeman of Morr...

Irene Edgar celebrates 90th birthdayIrene Edgar is celebrating her 90th birthday from 1:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 in the community room at Brookdale Senior Living located at 240 S. Inglewood Ave. in Russellville.

Race-McDanielJoe and Lawonna Race of Dover announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Amber Race of Dover to Joseph McDaniel of Sherwood. Amber is a 2006 High School graduate of Dover, ATU graduate, and is currently getting her Masters from UCA. Joseph is the son of Patrick and Debbie McDaniel of Sherwood. Joseph is employed at Hall High School of Little Rock as AP history teacher and a Masters from UCA. They got engaged on Oct. 14 whe...

Mary Griffis 95th birthdayMary Griffis celebrated her 95th birthday on Thursday, May 18. She was born May 18, 1922, on Richland Creek in Newton county. She, her sisters and brother, age 86, G.W. Hale of Dover area, walked 2-3 miles daily to school at Moore. She lives in her home of 57 years in the Gumlog community North of Russellville, which is a few miles from Center Valley Grocery were she co-owned and operated for 40 years. She has three daughters, Beverly Hernande...

Minnie-EakinAmanda Blake Minnie and Justin Glen Eakin would like to announce their engagement. Amanda is the daughter of Charlie and Hilary Minnie of Dardanelle and Bobby and Terri Wells of Ola. Amanda's grandparents are Judy and Johnny Summit of Ola and Leceal Minnie and the late Gerald Minnie of Danville. Amanda went to Ola High School. Justin is the son of Mike and Diane Virden of Atkins and Randy Eakin of Pottsville. Justin's grandparents are Dwight a...

Damon--TilleyOk folks, there's a hitchin about to happen. Frankie Damon, daughter of Peggy Eichenberger and David Eichenberger, has for some insane reason agreed to share the rest of her life with Tim Tilley, son of Emma Lou Wedge and Ray Tilley. This shindig is gonna be kickin off at 2 p.m. on May 20, 2017, at Veterans Park in Dardanelle. Reception to follow at same location. If weather is bad, the wedding will be moved to Front Street Grill located just ...

BirthsPosey Baylie Richey and Joshua Posey of Dardanelle welcomed their son, Riley Case Posey, on May 2, 2017. He weighed six pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long. His grandparents are Mickey and Leslie Christy of Dardanelle, Stewart Richey of Dardanelle, Kimberly Shasteen of Nashville, Ga. and Andy Posey Sylvester, Ga. Long Michelle Marie Geeo and Ridy Allin Long welcomed their son, Gabriel Alexander Long, on May 3, 2017. He weighed six pounds...

BirthsYoung Macey and Austin Young of Centerville welcomed their daughter, Quinnlyn Elizabeth Young, on April 29, 2017. She weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Her brother is Oliver Young, 19 months old. Her grandparents are Johnny and Kim Judkins of Dardanelle, Lisa Young and Mike Lewis of Centerville, Tony and Jamee Young of Centerville. Her great-grandparents are John and Linda Judkins of Dardanelle, Ann and Bill Young of Cente...

Damon-TilleyOk folks, there's a hitchin about to happen. Frankie Damon, daughter of Peggy Eichenberger and David Eichenberger, has for some insane reason agreed to share the rest of her life with Tim Tilley, son of Emma Lou Wedge and Ray Tilley. This shindig is gonna be kickin off at 2 p.m. on May 20, 2017, at Veterans Park in Dardanelle. Reception to follow at same location. If weather is bad, the wedding will be moved to Front Street Grill located just ...

Stinnett-HippsAleksi Stinnett of Morrilton and Hugh Hayden Hipps of Russellville would like to announce their engagement. Aleksi's parents are Lorri Stinnett of Conway and Mike Stinnett of Jerusalem. Aleksi's grandparents are the late Hayes Tindall and Mary Jo Kimbrough of Morrilton and the late Carl and Bernice Stinnett of Horatio. Aleksi graduated from Morrilton High School and received her BSN at Arkansas Tech University. Aleksi is employed as a Register...

BirthsFranke Elisha Baughman and Dakota Franke of Dover welcomed their son, Adrian Taylor Jay Franke, of April 19, 2017. He weighed six pounds and was 19 inches long. His sister is Addisyn, 3. His grandparents are Ben Baughman of Dover, Judy Baughman of Dover and Julie Hendon of Russellville. Hill Erin and Robert Hill IV of Dover welcomed their son, Logan Keller Hill, on April 24, 2017. His brother is Quinn, 2. His grandparents are Robert and Valeri...

Swain-ReamsCaitlyn Swain and Blake Reams, both of Nashville, Tenn., and formerly of Russellville, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Caitlyn is the daughter of Lorne and Sherri Swain of Nashville, formerly of Russellville. Her grandparents are Shirley Stewart of Russellville and the late Jimmy Stewart, and Rev. Lydia Swain of Baton Rouge, La., and the late Rev. Henry Swain. Caitlyn graduated from Russellville High School in 2009 and atte...

Gosnell-OatesTonya Ann Gosnell of Russellville and Dr. Charles David Oates of Russellville would like to announce their engagement. Tonya's parents are Jimmy and Sheila Gosnell of Russellville. Tonya's grandparents are Ruby Yeager of Mayflower, the late William Daniel Yeager, the late Juliette and A.L. Gosnell of Russellville. Tonya graduated from Russellville High School and Arkansas Tech University. Tonya works at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. Da...